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AE13 LVY

2013 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,762 mi
Last recorded156,762 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 LVY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2026 156,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both sides (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 153,757 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 145,344 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 135,783 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 125,451 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 116,435 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,321 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 99,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 78,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking on tread

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,946 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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AE13 LVY is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 65,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE13 LVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE13 LVY registered?

AE13 LVY is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is AE13 LVY safe to buy?

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